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Rochelle Mezei

4/24 New South Head Road, Vaucluse Sydney,NSW

Summary

Skillful and accomplished Primary School Educator with structured and organised approach to classroom development. Developed compassionate approach to growing student ability and maturity. Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused and productive learning. Known to challenge students in creative ways to reach untapped potential. Devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behaviour through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with good decision-making skills. Organised and dependable educator, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Teacher

Kesser Torah College
01.2009 - Current
  • Designed daily lesson plans customised to student needs.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
  • Met with parents to review Individualised Education Plans for students.
  • Fostered positive and enjoyable classroom culture while maintaining learning development goals.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning.
  • Addressed consistent behaviour problems with students, parents and co-ordinators.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
  • Established and enforced rules of behaviour to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Attended school concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
  • Scheduled and directed excursions and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.

Primary School Teacher

The Emanuel School
01.2005 - 12.2008
  • Designed daily lesson plans customised to student needs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.

Primary School Teacher

Mount Sinai College
01.1999 - 07.2002
  • Designed daily lesson plans customised to student needs.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Successfully co-ordinated K-6 school musicals.
  • Co-ordinated and ran K-6 school camps.

Primary School Teacher

Masada College
01.1995 - 12.1998
  • Designed daily lesson plans customised to student needs.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Implemented social-emotional learning programs.
  • Set-up and running of student buddy programs and peer-mentoring programs.
  • Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education

The University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW
12.1994

Skills

  • Curriculum Compliance With NSW
  • Ability to successfully Team Teach
  • Strong Classroom Management Skills
  • Excellent Teacher Collaboration
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • NESA Teacher Accreditation: Proficient
  • Passionate about working with children, helping them to become the best version of themselves
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with, and engage, students, staff and parents
  • Proven ability to multi-task and work effectively to deadlines
  • Excellent team player
  • Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility
  • Ability to demonstrates conflict-resolution skills and a positive approach to problem-resolution
  • Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility
  • Ability to demonstrate conflict-resolution skills and a positive approach to problem-resolution
  • Excellent team player
  • Demonstrates initiative, creativity and flexibility
  • Ability to demonstrates conflict-resolution skills and a positive approach to problem-resolution

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

Kesser Torah College
01.2009 - Current

Primary School Teacher

The Emanuel School
01.2005 - 12.2008

Primary School Teacher

Mount Sinai College
01.1999 - 07.2002

Primary School Teacher

Masada College
01.1995 - 12.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Primary Education

The University of Sydney
Rochelle Mezei